Bartow, Georgia facts for kids
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Bartow, Georgia
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Location in Jefferson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 164.75/sq mi (63.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30413
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-05680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354475 |
Bartow is a small town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 186 people lived there.
The town was first called "Spier's Turnout." But its name was changed to honor Colonel Francis S. Bartow. He was a Confederate officer from Savannah, Georgia. Colonel Bartow was the first Confederate officer to die in battle. He was killed on July 21, 1861, at the Battle of Manassas in Virginia.
Where is Bartow?
Bartow is located in Georgia. Its exact spot is 32 degrees, 52 minutes, 52 seconds North and 82 degrees, 28 minutes, 20 seconds West. This means it's in the southeastern part of the United States.
How Many People Live in Bartow?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 248 | — | |
| 1890 | 437 | 76.2% | |
| 1900 | 286 | −34.6% | |
| 1910 | 384 | 34.3% | |
| 1920 | 582 | 51.6% | |
| 1930 | 416 | −28.5% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 347 | −20.8% | |
| 1960 | 366 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 333 | −9.0% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 292 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 223 | −23.6% | |
| 2010 | 286 | 28.3% | |
| 2020 | 186 | −35.0% | |
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The number of people living in Bartow has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 248 residents. The population reached its highest in 1920 with 582 people. By 2020, the population was 186.
The town is home to people from different backgrounds. In 2020, about 45.7% of the people were White. About 51.6% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American or of mixed races.
Famous People from Bartow
- Robby Wells is an American college football coach and politician. He is known for his work in sports and for running for political office.
See also
- In Spanish: Bartow (Georgia) para niños
